Social Worker Vacancies at Department of Health

Northern Cape Department of Health

The Northern Cape Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the positions of Social Worker across multiple locations within the Frances Baard District, including Phokwane Sub District, Magareng Sub District, and Sol Plaatjie Municipality. These positions offer a structured salary scale based on experience and qualifications, ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 4, with annual salaries from R325,200 to R585,441.

Position: Social Worker X3 Posts
Reference Number: 98/2025
Grade and Salary:

  • Grade 1: R325,200 per annum
  • Grade 2: R397,119 per annum
  • Grade 3: R477,564 per annum
  • Grade 4: R585,441 per annum

Locations/Posts:

  • Frances Baard District: Phokwane Sub District (1 Post)
  • Magareng Sub District (1 Post)
  • Sol Plaatjie Municipality (1 Post)

Minimum Qualifications and Registration:

  • Formal Tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP.
  • Registration with the SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Profession) as a Social Worker.
  • A valid Driver’s License.

Experience Requirements:

  • Grade 1: None (entry-level).
  • Grade 2: Minimum 10 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
  • Grade 3: Minimum 20 years’ experience in social work after registration with SACSSP.
  • Grade 4: Minimum 30 years’ experience in social work after registration with SACSSP.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Establish social work services and networks for the Institution and maintain communication with stakeholders.
  • Ensure social work service is rendered with regard to the care, support, and protection of individuals, groups, and families through relevant programmes.
  • Keep up to date with new developments in social work.
  • Undertake social work research and development; contribute to policy development.
  • Render holistic social work services to individuals, groups, and communities using various social work methods.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions, provide progress reports and identify further interventions as needed.
  • Liaise and attend meetings with other departments and non-governmental institutions regarding developments in relevant fields.
  • Produce and maintain qualitative and quantitative records of social work interventions, processes, and outcomes.
  • Implement social welfare programmes aligned to community needs and government priorities.
  • Supervise all administrative functions required within the unit and perform higher administrative duties.

Enquiries:

  • Mr MC Joka or Mr ND Mohamad
  • Tel No: (053) 861 4770

Applications:

Interested candidates should submit applications either by post, hand delivery, or email as indicated by the Department.

  • Postal or courier applications to:
    The Department of Health: Frances Baard Health District;
    119 Green Street; Riviera, Kimberley, 8301
  • Or hand deliver at the Registry Office at the Frances Baard Health District Office, Green Street, Old West End Hospital.
  • Or email applications to: ncHealthHR-FBD@ncpg.gov.za
  • NOTE: Applicants who hand deliver must complete an application register.

CLOSING DATE: 05 September 2025

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities.

Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit. Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.

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